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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Northern Indiana

January 3, 20188 counties in Ohio; 5 counties in Indiana; Branch County, Hillsdale County, Michigan

NWS Northern Indiana issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 3, 2018, 3:30 PM EST for 8 counties in Ohio; 5 counties in Indiana; Branch County, Hillsdale County, Michigan. It took effect at Jan 4, 2018, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 3, 2018, 3:30 PM EST (20:30 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 4, 2018, 2:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 4, 2018, 10:00 AM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

Counties Cass County, IN, Fulton County, IN, Miami County, IN, Pulaski County, IN, White County, IN, Branch County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, Allen County, OH, Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Van Wert County, OH, Williams County, OH

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 220 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2018-01-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2018-01-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 214 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
920 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
214 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
221 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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993 
WWUS43 KIWX 032030
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
330 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

MIZ077-078-040430-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T0000Z/
Berrien-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, and Marcellus
330 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible, including during the morning and 
  evening commutes on Thursday. Additional snow accumulations of 
  12 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Berrien and Cass MI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

INZ003-004-040430-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0001.180103T2100Z-180105T1200Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, and Walkerton
330 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 /230 PM CST Wed Jan 3 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions, including during the morning and evening 
  commutes on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...La Porte and St. Joseph IN Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

INZ020-040430-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WC.Y.0002.180104T0700Z-180104T1500Z/
White-
Including the cities of Monticello, Monon, and Brookston
330 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to 
  range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...White County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MIZ080-081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-040430-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WC.Y.0002.180104T0700Z-180104T1500Z/
Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, 
Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, Spencerville, and Bluffton
330 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to 
  range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Ohio and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

INZ005-040430-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0001.180103T2100Z-180105T1200Z/
Elkhart-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, and Nappanee
330 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes 
  on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...La Porte, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 7 AM EST /6 
  AM CST/ Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling. 

$$

INZ014-040430-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0000Z/
Marshall-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, and Culver
330 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes 
  on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Marshall County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$
2 follow-up statements
685 
WWUS43 KIWX 040319
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1019 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

MIZ077-078-041200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T0000Z/
Berrien-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, and Marcellus
1019 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible, including during the morning and 
  evening commutes on Thursday. Additional snow accumulations of 
  12 to 16 inches, with localized amounts up to 20 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Berrien and Cass MI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

INZ003-004-041200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T1200Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, and Walkerton
1019 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 /919 PM CST Wed Jan 3 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions, including during the morning and evening 
  commutes on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...La Porte and St. Joseph IN Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

INZ005-041200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T1200Z/
Elkhart-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, and Nappanee
1019 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes 
  on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...La Porte, St. Joseph IN and Elkhart Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM EST /3 PM CST/ this afternoon to 7 AM EST /6 
  AM CST/ Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

INZ014-041200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0001.180104T0600Z-180105T0000Z/
Marshall-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, and Culver
1019 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes 
  on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Marshall County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. Cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

INZ020-041200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WC.Y.0002.180104T0700Z-180104T1500Z/
White-
Including the cities of Monticello, Monon, and Brookston
1019 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to 
  range from 10 below zero to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...White County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

MIZ080-081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-041200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WC.Y.0002.180104T0700Z-180104T1500Z/
Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, 
Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, Spencerville, and Bluffton
1019 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to 
  range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Ohio and south central Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
276 
WWUS43 KIWX 040906
WSWIWX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

MIZ077-078-041715-
/O.EXT.KIWX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Berrien-Cass MI-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, and Marcellus
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Multiple rounds of heavy lake effect. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible at times through Friday night.
  Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches are expected
  bring total snow accumulations to 14 to 20 inches.

* WHERE...Berrien and Cass MI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

INZ003-004-041715-
/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T1200Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, and Walkerton
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 /306 AM CST Thu Jan 4 2018/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions today and tonight. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8
  inches.

* WHERE...La Porte and St. Joseph IN Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy lake effect snow means
significant amounts of lake effect snow are forecast that will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

$$

INZ014-041715-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WC.Y.0003.180105T0200Z-180105T1600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0000Z/
Marshall-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Bremen, and Culver
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow occurring. Very cold wind chills
  expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the
  evening commute. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches
  are expected. Expect wind chills to drop to between 15 below
  zero and 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Marshall County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 11 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little 
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

INZ013-015-022-023-041715-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WC.Y.0003.180105T0200Z-180105T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KIWX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1500Z/
Pulaski-Fulton IN-Cass IN-Miami-
Including the cities of Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, 
Rochester, Akron, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, 
and Mexico
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 /306 AM CST Thu Jan 4 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little
  as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from
  15 below zero to 25 below zero this morning and again tonight 
  into Friday morning.

* WHERE...Pulaski, Fulton IN, Cass IN and Miami Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM EST /8 PM 
  CST/ this evening to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

INZ020-041715-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WC.Y.0003.180105T0200Z-180105T1600Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1500Z/
White-
Including the cities of Monticello, Monon, and Brookston
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below zero
  this morning and again tonight into Friday morning.

* WHERE...White County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 11 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

INZ012-016-017-024>027-032>034-041715-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WC.Y.0003.180105T0200Z-180105T1600Z/
Starke-Kosciusko-Whitley-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-
Blackford-Jay-
Including the cities of Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, 
South Whitley, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, 
Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, 
Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, and Dunkirk
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 /306 AM CST Thu Jan 4 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana.

* WHEN...From 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ this evening to 11 AM EST /10 
  AM CST/ Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

INZ005-041715-
/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T1200Z/
Elkhart-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, and Nappanee
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Rounds of lake effect snow expected. Plan on slippery 
  road conditions, including during the evening commute. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Elkhart County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect
snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas.
Use caution when traveling.

$$

MIZ080-081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-041500-
/O.CON.KIWX.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180104T1500Z/
Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, 
Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, 
Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, 
Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, 
Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, 
Ohio City, Lima, Spencerville, and Bluffton
406 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 20 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Ohio and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Northern Indiana wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Jan 3, 12:54 PM EST, 2 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 3, 12:54 PM EST, 2 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
2454 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 244 PM EST Tue Jan 2 2018

Lake effect snow showers will rapidly intensify this afternoon and
evening  as a fresh surge of arctic air and an upper level
disturbance move across the area. The snow showers will persist into
Saturday and bring several inches of snow to the areas inland of
Lake Michigan.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Friday)
Issued at 244 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

Sw trough aloft crossing the lakes this aftn yielding a swatch of
light snow along and ahead of frontal wind shift. Post frontal cold
advection already spreading quickly into sw MI/nw IN and denoted in
rapid cellular convective development off the lake. Earlier
enhancement from sw trough exiting but already several 3-4" inch
snow reports from Berrien county. In addition banding already
observed farther north toward Muskegon with heavy snow showers noted
on the wrn MI shoreline.

12Z highres model suite similar in scope to prior 06/00Z cycles
albeit with typical details differences. Lake aggregate low level
thermal trough in the process of rapidly deepening attm and lake
based moisture flux along with steadily intensifying vertical motion
plume will lead to an intense single band this evening setting up
from Berrien south into Marshall overnight. Deep n/nwrly fetch is
augmented with lake Superior moisture tap and in contrast to
yesterday expect heavy snowfall rates of 2"/hr will develop toward
midnight versus Thu morning as evident in upticking qpf fields. Thus
it seems prudent with this fcst cycle to upgrade Berrien-Cass south
through Laporte-St. Joe to a warning. Otherwise inland reach remains
perplexing as srn extension of primary band will be wavy/transient
yet still bring 1"/hr snow rates into nrn Marshall Thu
morning/Kosciusko Thu aftn and likely ewd into Lagrange/Noble Thu
night. Will add Marshall at this point to the advisory but defer the
rest with as yet too much uncertainty exists on primary band
placement/duration.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 244 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

Secondary sw will round through base of deep east Canada rooted
upper trough Fri night. This will allow for some resurgence in more
multi-cellular lake banding Fri aftn especially considering nearly
full axis lake Michigan nrly flow. Blended pops both Fri night/Sat
morning woefully underdone and more aligned with SREF based
guidance based on decent model based consensus of primary band
redevelopment. Will pass on extending headlines for Fri night in
lieu of later model guidance but certainly additional heavy snow
possible.

Thereafter ern trough briefly relaxes as strong pacific sw breaks
down wrn ridge... amplifying through the TN valley late Sunday. Like
yesterday prefer more subdued look across the OH valley given
progressive/open trough aloft and lackluster sfc development. Strong
Gomex influx ahead of this wave will curtail nwd reach of better
moisture transport as well as limit low level warm nose extent. Thus
again it would appear a snow event of several inches for most.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday Afternoon)
Issued at 1225 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

Light snow will continue to provide restrictions this afternoon,
especially at KSBN due to some lake enhancement, as an arctic cold
front swings through. Deep/cold northerly flow down Lake MI in its
wake will allow a rather vigorous lake effect plume to settle into
KSBN later this evening into Thursday. Periods of mod-hvy snow
with sig vis restrictions can be expected at times. Little impact
is expected tonight into tomorrow morning at KFWA.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Winter Storm Warning until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday for
     INZ003-004.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST Friday for INZ005.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday for
     INZ014.

MI...Winter Storm Warning until 7 PM EST Friday for MIZ077-078.

OH...NONE.
LM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Friday for LMZ043-046.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Skipper/T
SHORT TERM...T
LONG TERM...T
AVIATION...Steinwedel

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 3, 5:59 AM EST, 9 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
559 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-041100-
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-
Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-
Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Berrien-
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-
Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
559 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018 /459 AM CST Wed Jan 3 2018/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest
Michigan...northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Lake effect snow showers will develop today and intensify. Very cold
temperatures are expected this morning. For more information, please
see the Winter Weather Messages from this office.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Lake effect snow will develop Wednesday and persist through Friday.
Please see the latest Winter Weather Message from this office for
additional details.

Bitterly cold temperatures are expected later this week with air
temperatures falling below zero Thursday night and Friday night.

System snow is forecast Sunday and Monday. Snow accumulations are
likely. There is a good chance for travel issues early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for further details or updates...or
check our web site at weather.gov/iwx

LMZ043-046-041100-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
559 AM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of The Nearshore
Waters of Southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Conditions hazardous for small craft will continue through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Conditions hazardous to small craft are likely at times through the
rest of this week.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for further details or updates...or
check our web site at weather.gov/iwx

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 3, 2:29 PM EST, 1 hour 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
229 PM EST WED JAN 3 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0100 PM     SNOW             1 S SAINT JOSEPH        42.09N 86.49W
01/03/2018  M4.5 INCH        BERRIEN            MI   PUBLIC

            NEW SNOW SINCE 6:00 AM EST.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 3, 2:51 PM ESTWinter Storm WarningIWX64 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in Ohio, 2018Wind Chill Advisories in Indiana, 2018Wind Chill Advisories in Michigan, 2018Every wind chill advisory in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.